The top six are placed in Group A with some very attractive ties. Five in a row chasing Kiltale get their campaign off against Dunboyne. The Jubilee Cup holders take on Kildalkey in round 2 in what is a repeat of last years thrilling decider.
The race is on to finish in the top two in Group B with the smart money going on Longwood and Trim who meet in the opening round.
Top 4 in Group A qualify for the knockout stages
Top 2 in Group B qualify for the knockout stages
Quarter final draw
(1) A3 v B2
(2) A4 v B1
Semi final draw
A1 v (1)
A2 v (2)
For 2019 the bottom team in Group A will be drawn in Group B. The top team in Group B will be drawn in Group A.
The bottom team in Group B will be relegated to the IHC
Group A Round 1
Kilmessan v Kildalkey
Ratoath v Killyon
Kiltale v St Peter's, Dunboyne
Group B Round 1
Boardsmill v O'Mahonys
Trim v Longwood
Dunderry v Blackhall Gaels
Group A Round 2
Killyon v Kilmessan
Kildalkey v Kiltale
St Peter's, Dunboyne v Ratoath
Group B Round 2
O'Mahonys v Dunderry
Blackhall Gaels v Trim
Longwood v Boardsmill
Group A Round 3
Kiltale v Kilmessan
Kildalkey v Ratoath
St Peter's, Dunboyne v Killyon
Group B Round 3
Trim v Dunderry
Blackhall Gaels v Boardsmill
Longwood v O'Mahonys
Group A Round 4
Killyon v Kildalkey
Ratoath v Kiltale
Kilmessan v St Peter's, Dunboyne
Group B Round 4
O'Mahonys v Blackhall Gaels
Boardsmill v Trim
Dunderry v Longwood
Group A Round 5
Kildalkey v St Peter's, Dunboyne
Kiltale v Killyon
Kilmessan v Ratoath
Group B Round 5
Trim v O'Mahonys
Dunderry v Clann Na nGael
Blackhall Gaels v Longwood
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